Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) Data Access Guide
Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC, also called Palmdale Choice Energy) is the Community Choice Aggregator serving the City of Palmdale, CA. EPIC procures electricity generation while Southern California Edison (SCE) handles delivery, metering, and billing — so all customer data access flows through SCE's Green Button, Share My Data, and CISR systems.
How to Get Your Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCE My Account (Green Button Download) | ✓ | — | Residential, Commercial, Industrial | Billing, usage, interval | Self-service / immediate | PDF, CSV, XML |
| Green Button Connect My Data (OAuth) | — | ✓ | All (with authorization) | Interval, billing, NEM | Daily/monthly refresh | XML (ESPI) |
| SCE CISR Form 14-796 | — | ✓ | All (with authorization) | Billing, interval, customer info | 5-10 business days setup | CSV, XML |
| SCE EnergyManager | ✓ | — | Large C&I (GS-3, PA-3) | Interval, demand, billing | 30-day rolling | PDF, CSV |
Billing Data Access
EPIC has no independent billing system. SCE issues one combined monthly bill showing SCE delivery charges and a separate 'EPIC Generation' line item. All billing data is accessed through SCE My Account (first-party) or SCE's CISR Form 14-796 (third-party).
What Data Is on Your Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) Bill
- Combined monthly bills (PDF)
- SCE delivery charges
- EPIC generation line item
- CARE/FERA/Medical Baseline discounts
- Itemized usage and demand charges
How to Download Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Log into SCE My Account or enroll in SCE EnergyManager (GS-3/PA-3)
- 02Open Billing or Usage & Savings
- 03Review SCE delivery vs. EPIC generation line items
- 04Export billing/usage history as CSV or XML
- 05For consultants, authorize access via CISR Form 14-796 to 3RDPARTY@sce.com
How to Download Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) Bills (Residential)
- 01Visit SCE My Account at https://www.sce.com/mysce
- 02Log in with SCE username and password
- 03Select the account from the dropdown
- 04Open the Usage & Savings or Billing section
- 05View/download current and historical bills as PDF
Third-Party Access to Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) Billing Data
SCE CISR Form 14-796
- 01Customer completes and signs SCE CISR Form 14-796
- 02Third party emails the form and account/SA IDs to 3RDPARTY@sce.com
- 03SCE verifies identity (5-10 business days)
- 04SCE delivers CSV/XML data via email or FTP
Green Button Connect My Data
- 01Register as an SCE third-party vendor and pass technical testing
- 02Customer authorizes via OAuth 2.0 inside your platform
- 03Receive token and pull data via SCE bulk API
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
SCE's Edison SmartConnect AMI meters collect interval data across the EPIC territory. C&I customers get 15-minute interval data; residential customers typically get hourly/daily data. EPIC has no separate interval data system — all access is through SCE.
How to Download Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Log into SCE My Account at https://www.sce.com/mysce
- 02Go to Usage & Savings then Data Sharing / Green Button
- 03Select Download My Data
- 04Choose a date range and CSV or XML (Green Button ESPI) format
- 05Download the file or receive it by email
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
EPIC operates no customer-facing API. Programmatic third-party access is provided entirely through SCE's Green Button Connect My Data and the UtilityAPI aggregator, both requiring customer OAuth authorization.
Available Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) API Endpoints
| Function | Endpoint | Method | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authorize customer (OAuth) | SCE Green Button Connect OAuth authorize endpoint | GET | OAuth token |
| Retrieve usage (Bulk) | SCE Green Button Connect Bulk API (ESPI) | GET | XML (Green Button) |
How to Register as a Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) API Vendor
- 01Register as an SCE third-party vendor (provide TIN, accept terms)
- 02Build and certify OAuth 2.0 + bulk API integration
- 03Pass SCE connectivity testing
- 04Collect customer authorization and pull data
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
Supported Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) EDI Transaction Sets
| Code | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 814 | Enrollment / RTIS | Used at the SCE/ISO wholesale level; not available to EPIC retail customers |
| 820 | Payment Order | Supplier/aggregator billing at the SCE/ISO level; not for EPIC retail data access |
How to Enroll in Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) EDI
- 01EPIC does not offer a retail EDI program
- 02For billing/interval data, use SCE CISR Form 14-796 (CSV) instead
- 03Wholesale market participants negotiate ISO-level EDI directly with SCE
Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
For Palmdale C&I customers, the rate decision is EPIC vs. SCE generation; SCE delivery charges are identical either way. Per the SCE/EPIC Joint Rate Comparison, EPIC Power generation rates run slightly below SCE for small/medium schedules (e.g. TOU-GS-1-A, TOU-GS-2-E) but can run marginally above SCE on the largest EV/secondary schedules. The bigger savings lever is the SCE delivery TOU schedule selection and demand management.
Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| TOU-GS-1-A | Small commercial, TOU (EPIC gen $0.10590/kWh) |
| TOU-GS-2-E | Medium commercial/industrial, demand-metered (EPIC gen $0.09208/kWh) |
| TOU-EV-8 | Commercial EV charging (EPIC gen $0.09608/kWh) |
| TOU-EV-9-SEC | Large commercial EV, secondary (EPIC gen $0.09164/kWh) |
Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) Rate Features & TOU Details
- EPIC sets generation rates annually via Palmdale City Council — predictable, stable pricing
- EPIC Power typically at or just below SCE generation on standard commercial schedules
- EPIC Power100 offers 100% renewable at a modest premium
- SCE delivery charges and TOU structure are unchanged by CCA choice
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
MIDAS API (California Energy Commission)
EPIC publishes time-varying rates, GHG factors, renewable percentages and CAISO flex-alert signals to the CEC's MIDAS server. Public, non-customer-specific data accessible via registered API.
- 01Register for a MIDAS API account
- 02Query rate and emissions data programmatically
- 03Reference EPIC rate IDs in MIDAS
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Benchmarking
SCE can automatically upload building usage to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for EPIC customers, supporting benchmarking and compliance reporting without manual downloads.
- 01Authorize SCE benchmarking in My Account Data Sharing
- 02Link the SCE meter to a Portfolio Manager property
- 03Receive automatic monthly usage uploads
SCE Rule 24 Demand Response Data Sharing
EPIC customers in SCE demand response programs can authorize Non-Utility Demand Response Providers to receive interval and program-participation data via Rule 24.
- 01Enroll in an eligible SCE demand response program
- 02Authorize the DRP online or via CISR-DRP form
- 03DRP receives interval and participation data
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠EPIC operates no independent customer portal, API, or data download — all access is through SCE systems.
- ⚠No retail EDI program; retail customers cannot enroll in EDI for EPIC generation data.
- ⚠EPIC generation charges are not separately downloadable outside the combined SCE bill.
- ⚠All customer billing, meter, and usage data resides in SCE's systems; EPIC holds no copies.
- ⚠EPIC rates are set only once per year by the Palmdale City Council, so intra-year rate granularity is limited.
Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) Data Access FAQ
How does a Palmdale C&I customer pull 15-minute interval data for EPIC accounts?▾
Through SCE, not EPIC. Log into SCE My Account, go to Data Sharing / Green Button, and download CSV or Green Button XML. Commercial and industrial accounts receive 15-minute interval data; up to 36 months is available through SCE EnergyManager for GS-3/PA-3 customers.
How does our energy consultant get authorized access to our usage data?▾
Use SCE's Customer Information Service Request (CISR) Form 14-796. The customer of record signs the form, the consultant emails it with the service account (SA) IDs to 3RDPARTY@sce.com, and SCE delivers CSV/XML data after a 5-10 business day verification. Alternatively, register the consultant as a Green Button Connect vendor for automated OAuth access.
Does EPIC have its own API or data portal?▾
No. EPIC procures generation only and operates no customer information system, API, or developer portal. All programmatic data access runs through SCE's Green Button Connect My Data (OAuth 2.0) or via the UtilityAPI aggregator. EPIC does publish public rate/GHG data to the CEC MIDAS API.
Where do EPIC generation charges appear on the bill, and can we automate cost analysis?▾
SCE issues one combined bill with a separate 'EPIC Generation' line item replacing SCE's former generation charge. For automated cost analysis, pull billing and interval data via Green Button Connect or CISR, then apply EPIC's published generation rates (set annually by Palmdale City Council) plus SCE delivery charges.
Can a business opt out of EPIC or upgrade to 100% renewable?▾
Yes. Businesses are auto-enrolled in EPIC Power and can opt out to SCE bundled generation at any time, or opt up to EPIC Power100 (100% renewable). EPIC Power is typically priced at or slightly below SCE generation; EPIC Power100 carries a small premium.
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